Cyst of the mesencephalon (neuroepithelial cyst?): review and case report.
A case of a mesencephalic region cyst is reported. Neuroepithelial cysts are rare benign lesions that may be asymptomatic or may appear as space-occupying mass lesion. The pathogenesis and principles of diagnosis and management of these rare lesions are reviewed.
Baysefer
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Department of Neurosurgery, Gülhane Medical Faculty, Ankara/Türkiye.
Erdoğan
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E
Gezen
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F
Sirin
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S
Timurkaynak
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E
Seber
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N
D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D003560:Cysts / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008636:Mesencephalon